The UK could face fines from the EU if it does not increase recycling rates of batteries.
By 2012 an EU directive wants countries to recycle up to 25 per cent of used batteries.
At the moment the UK only recycles three per cent.
Britain does not currently have sufficient processing plants to deal with them as they are highly toxic and must be handled with care.
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